Practice mode Chemical Bonding

Which molecule contains polar bonds but has zero overall dipole moment?

Correct answer B. CO₂

Explanation

The C=O bonds are polar, but CO₂ is linear, so the two equal bond dipoles point in opposite directions and cancel, giving zero net dipole.

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